--Notice of Intent to Negotiate on a Sole Source Basis for MINITube Assays, ECL Positive Controls, and ECL Bulk Reagents

The U.S. Army Space & Missile Defense Command, representing the U.S. Critical Reagents Program, plans to procure Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) MINITube assays, ECL Positive Controls, and ECL bulk reagents on a sole source basis from BioVeris Corporation, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This procurement will be handled through a modification to the existing Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract to extend the performance period by one year. BioVeris is the only authorized and qualified source known to supply the specific ECL technology compatible with Government-owned equipment utilized particularly in the National Capital Region Silver Standard Laboratory and other Department of Defense designated sites. BioVeris Corporation is uniquely qualified to produce the ECL MINITubes for use with the M-Series M1M analyzers as well as ECL bulk reagents needed for the M-Series M8 and M384 analyzers. Potential competitors claiming the ability to provide similar products must submit written documentation demonstrating their capabilities and qualifications by June 17, 2007. Inquiries regarding this contract are to be directed to contracting personnel Lynn Selfridge and Leo Fratis. The procurement supports advanced reagents critical to the Department of Defense’s testing infrastructure, ensuring compatibility and reliability with existing analytical equipment.